A wedding dinner or a church breakfast for hundreds lives or dies on the caterer. The caterers in Salt Lake City below hold more than 1,300 Google reviews between them, all rated 4.7 to 4.9, and the real differences are scope: some run the whole event, others deliver hot food on time.
Short answer: LUX Catering & Events has the largest review base, a 4.9 rating from more than 690 Google reviews, and reviewers describe food, bar, floral and rentals handled together. Elizabeth's Custom Catering suits mixed dietary needs and Meier's BBQ & Catering suits BBQ and big casual meals. No prices are published here.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
LUX Catering & Events
4.9★★★★★691 Google reviews
LUX Catering & Events is a caterer at 1578 S 300 W that Google also tags as an event planner, wedding planner and party planner. Reviewers describe it handling food, bar service, floral design, decorations and rentals for weddings. It lists weekday hours from 10 AM to 6 PM.
What people praise
- A wedding client says guests called it the best wedding food they had ever had
- Reviewers praise quick, clear communication and patient planning
- Custom menu items and a food tasting come up in reviews
- Bartenders and day-of staff get repeated praise
Worth knowing
- Reviews focus on weddings, so ask how it handles smaller or corporate events
Reputation scorecardrank in Salt Lake City
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Rating breakdown95% 5-star
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Our take: A one-stop option for weddings, with by far the largest review base on this page. If you only need food, ask what a catering-only package includes.
📍1578 S 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Elizabeth's Custom Catering
4.7★★★★★341 Google reviews
Elizabeth's Custom Catering is a caterer at 1645 W 2200 S, and its site traces the company to 1995. The site lists regular, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals. Clients use it for weddings and for event work with planners, with weekday hours from 9 AM to 5 PM.
What people praise
- A client with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests got a full sit-down dinner with courses
- An event planner who has worked with it many times praises its setup, service and breakdown
- Reviewers call the team responsive and flexible
- Tastings get high marks
Worth knowing
- A couple of wedding clients report late setup or gaps in follow-up on the day, so confirm timing and allergy labeling in writing
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Rating breakdown87% 5-star
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Our take: A strong choice for mixed dietary needs and planner-run events. Pin down setup times and food labeling in the contract.
📍1645 W 2200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
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#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Meier's BBQ & Catering
4.8★★★★★113 Google reviews
Meier's BBQ & Catering is a Holladay caterer at 4730 Holladay Blvd E, with weekday and Saturday hours. Its site title calls it Salt Lake City BBQ and event catering. Reviewers hired it for a fire-crew meal, a church breakfast, a ceremony and a wedding.
What people praise
- A reviewer on a fire assignment called it the best catering he had on any assignment
- A church ordered a Christmas breakfast for 250 people and got it hot and on time, with hot boxes for transport
- A wedding client praised early arrival and quick setup
- A ceremony host called the prices more than fair
Worth knowing
- One reviewer was disappointed with the food at a party of 60
Reputation scorecardrank in Salt Lake City
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Rating breakdown91% 5-star
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Our take: A practical choice for big, casual meals and drop-off orders. It carries fewer reviews than the top two, so ask for references on events your size.
📍4730 Holladay Blvd E, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
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Culinary Crafts SLC
4.9★★★★★79 Google reviews
Culinary Crafts SLC is a caterer at 357 W 200 S #100 that Google also tags as an event planner, event venue and wedding planner. Reviewers describe tastings, menu planning and help ordering linens, place settings and chairs. It lists weekday hours from 9 AM to 6 PM.
What people praise
- A wedding client says it coordinated linens, place settings and ceremony chairs along with the food
- A birthday host praised its handling of budget and food allergies
- Reviewers mention passed appetizers, family-style dinner, cake and gelato
- One client returned for a family wedding after a first event and called the food amazing
Worth knowing
- Its Google listing shows no phone number, so reach it through its website contact page
Reputation scorecardrank in Salt Lake City
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Rating breakdown96% 5-star
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Our take: A polished pick for weddings and corporate events where you want one team for food and rentals. Its review base is smaller, so request a tasting.
📍357 W 200 S #100, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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Have Party Will Travel
4.9★★★★★78 Google reviews
Have Party Will Travel is a full-service caterer at 466 Lawndale Dr that also does event planning. Its site describes menu planning, staffing, rentals and logistics, setup and breakdown, and lists wedding, corporate and gala events. It says it has served Utah for over 30 years and grows herbs and vegetables in house.
What people praise
- Reviewers praise a bar service, appetizers, dinner and dessert for a wedding of about 100 guests
- Crepes and a charcuterie table drew compliments at a private party
- A family planning a celebration of life found the process kind and organized
- Clients mention flexibility when plans changed
Worth knowing
- Its site lists Saturday and Sunday as closed, so plan consultations on weekdays
Reputation scorecardrank in Salt Lake City
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Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A good fit when you want one company to cater, staff and plan. Its review base is the smallest on this page, so ask to see sample menus.
📍466 Lawndale Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated each caterer, ranked against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 across hundreds of reviews says more than a 4.9 across dozens. Recency reflects how recently clients are still reviewing. Catering is decided at a tasting, so use the scorecards to build a shortlist.
What shapes a catering quote in Salt Lake City
No prices are published here. Catering quotes generally depend on guest count, menu style (plated, family-style, buffet or drop-off), bar service, staffing, rentals and any travel or setup time. Ask for an itemized proposal and what happens if the guest count changes.
Where these caterers are based
LUX, Elizabeth’s, Culinary Crafts and Have Party Will Travel list Salt Lake City addresses, and Meier’s is based in Holladay. Searching for a caterer near me? Each listing below shows a phone number or contact link and a map pin, so ask each team about delivery to your venue.
Questions before you book a caterer
- Can we schedule a tasting before signing, and is it included?
- How do you label dishes for allergies and special diets?
- What staff do you send, and what is the arrival time at the venue?
- Do you handle rentals, bar service and cleanup, or only food?
- What is your policy if the final guest count changes?
Frequently asked questions
Which Salt Lake City caterers handle vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests?
Elizabeth’s Custom Catering lists regular, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals on its site, and a client with those guests reported a smooth sit-down dinner. A Culinary Crafts client also praised its handling of guest food allergies.
Can one company handle food, bar and rentals?
Reviewers describe LUX Catering & Events handling food, bar service, floral design and rentals, Culinary Crafts coordinating linens and chairs, and Have Party Will Travel listing staffing and rentals on its site. Confirm what is included in each quote.
Who can feed a large group on a tight schedule?
Meier’s BBQ & Catering filled a church breakfast order for 250 people with hot food ready on time and hot boxes for transport, according to a reviewer. Ask any caterer for references on events your size.
Should I do a tasting before booking a wedding caterer?
Several wedding clients of LUX, Elizabeth’s and Culinary Crafts describe tastings as part of planning. One Meier’s wedding client skipped a tasting and was still happy, but a tasting lets you confirm the menu first.
Booking with confidence
LUX has the largest review base and a wedding-heavy track record, while Elizabeth’s, Meier’s, Culinary Crafts and Have Party Will Travel each fit a different event. Book a tasting, get the menu and staffing in writing, and confirm setup times.
